South Dakota State University Army ROTC

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Yesterday the South Dakota State University Army ROTC program had the honor of commissioning our 2026 seniors. Congratul...
05/09/2026

Yesterday the South Dakota State University Army ROTC program had the honor of commissioning our 2026 seniors. Congratulations to all commissionees!!!!

Congratulations to all cadets who received a Scholarship or Award at our annual ROTC Awards Banquet. Keep driving on and...
04/29/2026

Congratulations to all cadets who received a Scholarship or Award at our annual ROTC Awards Banquet. Keep driving on and upward cadets.

04/24/2026

Army ROTC Cadets show commitment by getting up early and doing what many do not get to do.

This morning the South Dakota State University Army ROTC Cadets conducted a Battle focused PT that included Litter Carri...
04/24/2026

This morning the South Dakota State University Army ROTC Cadets conducted a Battle focused PT that included Litter Carries, tire flips, low crawl, sandbag carry, run, ruck, and did the Obstacle Course on campus..
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This past weekend, five cadets from the South Dakota State University Army ROTC program participated in the Norwegian Ru...
04/20/2026

This past weekend, five cadets from the South Dakota State University Army ROTC program participated in the Norwegian Ruck March in Arden Hills, MN, where they had to complete a 16.8-mile ruck with at least 25 lbs. on their backs. Congrats to the cadets who pushed through and finished.

Yesterday South Dakota State University had the honor of having the Governor of South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden atten...
04/15/2026

Yesterday South Dakota State University had the honor of having the Governor of South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden attend the annual South Dakota State University Governors day to recognize Army ROTC cadets for their hard work and dedication to the program!

CADET SPOTLIGHT!!!!1. What is your name, year in school, and ROTC Class (I-V)?a. Rebecca Nicholson, MS22. What is your m...
04/10/2026

CADET SPOTLIGHT!!!!
1. What is your name, year in school, and ROTC Class (I-V)?
a. Rebecca Nicholson, MS2
2. What is your major and minor?
a. I’m majoring in Nursing, minoring in Military Science
ROTC Involvement
3. Why did you choose to join ROTC?
a. I joined ROTC to be a better leader, but also to get a head start on my dreams of being in the Army.
4. What has been your favorite part of ROTC so far?
a. My favorite part of ROTC would have to be our FTXs that we do in the fall and spring, it’s always a great time to bond with other cadets and learn new tactics.
5. Do you have a specific branch or career path in the Army that you’re interested in?
a. The Army Nurse Corps.
Academic and Career Goals
6. What are your academic interests or career goals after graduation?
a. My goal is to be in the nursing corps, striving to be the best leader I can and learn from every opportunity and experience.
7. Do you see yourself pursuing active duty, guard, or reserve?
a. I will be doing active duty after graduation.
Campus and Personal Life
8. What other clubs, teams, or organizations are you involved in on campus?
a. I am the secretary and social media officer for the Aerospace club, AIAA chapter, and the Rocket club here on campus all of which involve Aerospace and Aeronautics.
9. What hobbies or activities do you enjoy outside of ROTC?
a. I enjoy being in nature, hunting, exploring, building and launching rockets in various competitions, and being involved and active in the church community.
Fun/Personal Touch
10. What’s a fun fact about you that people might not know?
a. I own a telescope and take it out frequently to star gaze, look at the moon and other planets.
11. Do you have a favorite motto, quote, or piece of advice that motivates you?
a. Your only limit is your mind

Shout out to Jared and of South Dakota! SDSU Army ROTC was in need of a trailer to make our spring FTX to Camp Rapid p...
04/02/2026

Shout out to Jared and of South Dakota! SDSU Army ROTC was in need of a trailer to make our spring FTX to Camp Rapid possible and they loaned us an awesome trailer for the weekend!! Veteran Owned and still supporting the Military. Thank you! https://www.psgaragedoorssd.com/

03/25/2026

One of our own!!

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS!!!! Hoping everyone had a regenerating and relaxed Spring Break filled with adventures and fun, it...
03/23/2026

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS!!!! Hoping everyone had a regenerating and relaxed Spring Break filled with adventures and fun, its time to lock in and crush the last half of the spring 2026 semester we got this.

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Brookings, SD
57007

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